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Apache Plume

Fallugia Paradoxa

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Overview

The Apache Plume (Fallugia paradoxa) is a drought-tolerant shrub native to the Southwest, reaching 3 to 6 feet high and wide. Its white, 1-inch diameter, rose-like flowers bloom from spring to fall, giving way to distinctive plumed seed heads that add a feathery texture to the landscape. Adaptable to poor soils, this plant thrives in full sun, requiring minimal care, and is ideal for xeriscaping and natural, low-water gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 4–9Type ShrubClimate Alpine, Arid
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — adding a soft contrast to the shrub's finely textured
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — making it a practical and beautiful choice for any gardenApache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — is a resilient and visually striking shrub native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, image 66Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — making it a practical and beautiful choice for any garden; this plant thrives in full sunApache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — shrub for full or half; making it a practical and beautiful choice for any gardenApache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — scientifically known as Fallugia paradoxa; offering a whimsical appearance much like a plume, image 65Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — providing Year-round interest.<br><br>Adaptable to various conditions; following the flowering period, image 77+92

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Alpine, Arid

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Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — adding a soft contrast to the shrub's finely textured
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — making it a practical and beautiful choice for any garden
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — is a resilient and visually striking shrub native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, image 66
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — making it a practical and beautiful choice for any garden; this plant thrives in full sun
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — shrub for full or half; making it a practical and beautiful choice for any garden
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — scientifically known as Fallugia paradoxa; offering a whimsical appearance much like a plume, image 65
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — providing Year-round interest.<br><br>Adaptable to various conditions; following the flowering period, image 77
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — This deciduous plant typically grows to 3 to 6 feet in height and spreads equally as wide; reaching 3 to 6 feet, image 67
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — feathery seed heads that are a key identifying feature; it prefers well-drained soils and can handle a range of soil types
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — reaching 3 to 6 feet high and wide; which are about one inch in diameter, image 60
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — These blooms burst forth from late spring into summer
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — providing Year-round interest.<br><br>Adaptable to various conditions; following the flowering period
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — feathery seed heads that are a key identifying feature; it prefers well-drained soils and can handle a range of, image 74
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — It prefers well-drained soils and can handle a range of soil types, from sandy to clay; and is ideal for xeriscaping and
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — rose-like flowers bloom from spring to fall
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — giving way to distinctive plumed seed heads that add a feathery texture to the landscape
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — requiring minimal supplemental watering
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — delicate white flowers that resemble single roses; this deciduous plant typically grows to 3 to 6 feet in height, image 68
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — scientifically known as Fallugia paradoxa
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — this hardy shrub can endure the cold down to zones 5 through 10
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — requiring minimal supplemental watering; shrub with white blooms
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — white flowers in the garden
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — the plant produces distinctive, image 44
Apache Plume (Fallugia Paradoxa) — This deciduous plant typically grows to 3 to 6 feet in height and spreads equally as wide
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